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Statement of the problem:
This study will be conducted to answer the following question:
Is there a difference in the efficacy of TENS and distractive techniques when combined with cryotherapy in managing pain due to arteriovenous fistula puncture and improving quality of life in hemodialysis patients ?
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Subjects' Selection:
The patients will be randomly assigned to 3 groups;
Group (1) will receive (TENS , cryotherapy and conventional physical therapy program).
Group (2) will receive (distractive techniques , cryotherapy and conventional physical therapy program).
Group (3) will receive (cryotherapy and conventional physical therapy program). Patients will be assessed for quality of life before and after treatment and will receive 3 sessions per week consisted of TENS, distractive techniques , Cryotherapy and conventional physical therapy program during AVF Puncture during dialysis for 4 weeks.
1-Inclusion criteria:
2-Exclusion Criteria:
The following were considered exclusion criteria:
All groups will be assessed for quality of life using Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form Scale (KDQOL-SF) before and after treatment.
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The following were considered exclusion criteria:
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45 participants in 3 patient groups
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Gamal Abdlmohsen Abdelhakim, physical therapist; Amaal Hassan Ibrahim, professor of physical therapy
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